Ratings: Big Bang, Scandal Rise to New Highs

Despite returning competition, Big Bang drew 20 million total viewers and a 6.3 in the 18-to-49 demographic, rising two-tenths from last week's record benchmark. But unlike last week, it didn't boost its lead-outs' numbers.

NBC's comedies were up, save for the timeslot premiere of 1600 Penn (3.8 million, 1.6), which was down six-tenths from its post-Voice sneak peek last month, but was on par with Parks and Recreation's performance in the slot.